Mohan Raj Ramadoss
Co-founder, Business Development, Sustainability.
Berlin
Summary
From India, living in Berlin over 4 years. Very passionate about circular economy & sustainability. Co-founder, Repair Circle an early stage startup to counter growing e-waste by simplifying and localizing electronics repair. Looking for new opportunities to embrace my skills in in business development and entrepreneurship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
CO-FOUNDER
REPAIR CIRCLE
Berlin
12.2022 - Current
- Launched business operations from scratch and managed daily functions, including direct customer communication
- Enhanced customer acquisition channels by optimizing SEO and forging strategic partnerships with other businesses
- Crafted compelling marketing materials and campaigns to elevate brand visibility and foster customer engagement
- Developed a marketing/GTM strategy, designed a sales funnel, mapped the customer journey, and established metrics for customer acquisition channels
- Promoted awareness of the circular economy, product longevity, and the right to repair through blogs, social media, and public speaking engagements.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
PARTICIPANT OF CIRCULAR TOGETHER PROGRAM / BERLIN STARTUP STIPENDIUM
IMPACT HUB BERLIN
Berlin
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Part of the 6-month Startup Stipendium program facilitated by Impact Hub Berlin
- Attended numerous coaching sessions on impact business models, branding, financing, fundraising, social enterprises, etc.
MASTER THESIS PROJECT
SRH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Berlin
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted extensive research and material recovery analysis on circular value chains in the smartphone industry, surveying over 200 people in Berlin to comprehend purchase, usage, and disposal patterns
- Found out that one in two people in Berlin have hibernated smartphones and explored methods to recover and reuse smartphone materials that can support eco-design directive
- Analyzed the potential material recovery of critical raw materials and conflict minerals by collecting used smartphones.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
MICRO ENERGY INTERNATIONAL
Berlin
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed marketing strategy for the FMFB-A solar loan program in Afghanistan to harness the solar potential in the country
- Developed methodologies and evaluated battery recycling facilities in Nigeria to upgrade one of them to 'Industry standard'
- Engaged in market research and scoping study on the utilization of Mini-grids and Solar Home Systems for the improvement of electrification in Pakistan
- Prepared slide decks, designed newsletters and presented several topics related to energy access in developing countries
- Created compelling business proposals and consultative reports through data-backed market research on mini-grids and solar systems for electrification in Pakistan.
PROGRAMMER ANALYST
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Chennai
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Experienced in testing web applications, and handling scrum meetings with project stakeholders
- Tested and certified interface between 'web application and payment device (cloud service) for an American Healthcare client
- Worked in 50 2-week sprints and was an active member of scrum grooming calls, retrospective and deployment meetings and involved in project planning and management
- Proficient in transferring customer needs to requirements, managing client relationships, and communicating with stakeholders
- Experienced in rebranding web applications reporting KPIs and automating test cases
- Skilled in holding pre-release product demos and working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
Education
M.E. ENGINEERING & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - Electricity and energy
SRH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
09.2018 - 12.2023
B.E. ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS - undefined
Anna University
09.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
Stakeholder communication
Strategic planning
Business Development
Google Workspace
Attention to Detail
Impact Measurement
Life Cycle Analysis
Market Research and SEO
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/26/94
- Nationality: Indian
Work Availability
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Timeline
CO-FOUNDER
REPAIR CIRCLE
12.2022 - Current
PARTICIPANT OF CIRCULAR TOGETHER PROGRAM / BERLIN STARTUP STIPENDIUM
IMPACT HUB BERLIN
12.2022 - 05.2023
MASTER THESIS PROJECT
SRH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
05.2021 - 05.2022
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
MICRO ENERGY INTERNATIONAL
09.2020 - 03.2021
M.E. ENGINEERING & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - Electricity and energy
SRH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
09.2018 - 12.2023
PROGRAMMER ANALYST
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
05.2016 - 08.2018
B.E. ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS - undefined
Anna University
09.2012 - 04.2016